Immunization Clinics for Inuit Households

Delivering COVID-19, Influenza and Pneumonia vaccines to Inuit household members in partnership with Manitoba Health

Since COVID-19 emerged in 2020, Manitoba Inuit Association has been advocating for early and timely access to COVID-19 vaccines for Inuit and their household members to reduce the chance of severe illness.

One stop, Inuit-led vaccine clinics are now a regular service offered to Inuit in the Winnipeg area.

Services delivered with Manitoba Health include:

• Seasonal vaccine clinics offered at MIA offices at 1000 Notre Dame with nurses from Manitoba Health
• Vaccines (as needed) available for COVID-19, Influenza (the flu), and Pneumonia
• Promotion of the MIA Winnipeg area clinic to Inuit and their household members
• Promotion of vaccine services in Churchill

Our clinics at the MIA offices have excellent attendance, as MIA makes it easy for Winnipeg area Inuit to attend, providing:

• Experienced Inuit management and staff arrange and support the clinic
• Culturally appropriate space
• Services to all family members, including Inuit and non-Inuit
• Easy parking and bus access
• Child care services
• Transportation assistance upon request
• Clinic runs from 9 am to 3 pm, and people can request the best time for them
• People receive an appointment time by phone, mail and/or email, and get regular reminders to attend the clinic
• Delivered in partnership with the Manitoba Health nursing staff experienced in serving the Inuit community